A. Yes, depending on your child's school location. Currently, we are working in partnership with Maple Valley School District and Delton Kellogg School District. With these two partnerships, we offer direct SCC consulting during school hours on specific school designated days. To learn more, feel free to contact us direct!

A. Parent(s) are encouraged to be a part of all sessions, including sitting in the room. The parent(s) must consent if the youth or teen asks to see the consultant without the parent(s).

A. Art therapy is utilized, primarily with the use of drawing feelings and explaining topics. Older children and teens are offered other means to express themselves, such as journaling.

A. A typical session is hard to describe as all plans are individualized and depend on the age of the child and issue of concern.  Usually the consultant has another person in session with them to assist as needed. The first session is primarily an introductory session, getting to know the child and allowing time for the child to get to know the consultant. All other sessions are based on the need of the child, following the Heart of Healing process as much as possible.

A. A typical session is 50 minutes.

A. Referrals come from doctors, churches, schools, and word of mouth through family and friends.

A. Costs are covered through the generosity of corporations, individuals, and churches in the community. Donations are encouraged and appreciated in order to continue this free service.

A. Insurance billing is not a part of spiritual care at this time.

A. Everything is confidential in the session, as explained the first session, with the exception of harming yourself, someone else or child abuse. Consent of treatment is explained to both the teenager and parents prior to beginning the first session with signatures required for continuation of service by the parent or legal guardian.

A. Written summaries can be given to parents upon request.

A. Follow up will continue for 3 years per SCC standards or the parent or child can initiate services again through calling the intake number.